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Find the Best Yin Yoga Teacher Training

Do you remember what first drew you to yoga?

Was it the way that you slept afterward? Or the way that your muscles came alive for the first time that day?

Or maybe it helped you sort some serious stuff out, like the big “Why” of life, pushing you deeper and deeper.

Some yoga practices just take you there, further than you had expected and definitely further than you thought possible.

Yin Yoga is sort of like that.

It balances out the burning fire in your life. And once you find the powerful effects of Yin Yoga, don’t you just want to share it with others?

About Yin Yoga

Yin Yoga originates from a Taoist approach to yoga, one in which energy flow is carefully aligned.

The energies of yin and yang are balanced through your yoga practice.

Yin is the stable, calming energy. Yang is the changing, fiery energy.

The yoga techniques used in Yin Yoga harness these energies and create a balance within the body.

Physically, the yin of connective tissues (ligaments, fascia, and tendons) are stretched to balance the strength of the yang tissues (muscles).

It is a slow, careful practice.

It is a practice that pushes all other practices deeper

...yoga and otherwise.

So why do we need to practice Yin Yoga?

Well, this form of yoga was originally designed to help with one thing in particular: meditation.

Imagine sitting in one spot, without moving, for hours at a time. Can’t you just imagine the aches that your knees and hips might feel?

Yin Yoga brings blood flow and energy flow to your knees and hips so that they can withstand sitting for as long as needed.

While Yin Yoga is perfect for taking your yoga and meditation practice a whole lot further, it is also helpful for our seated western lives, as well. With better energy flow and flexibility we can sit more comfortably at our desks, in our cars, on the airplanes… virtually anywhere.

In fact, many mental health professionals and yoga teachers alike have combined this asana practice with mindfulness-based stress reduction MBSR. The combination of the two provides incredible support to the mind and the body.

Imagine being able to develop a personal practice that not only eases your joints, muscles, and general anatomy but also eases the mind.

As you can imagine, this makes Yin Yoga an incredibly valuable style of yoga for the Taoists and workaholics, alike.

Popular Destinations

Looking for some balance, both on the mat and in your teacher training? Take your yin yoga practice out of your day to day routine. Learn how to create a healthy mindfulness meditation practise or how to complement your yin yoga class with traditional Chinese medicine. Find the perfect combination of treatments for your yin yoga certification in one of our training programs from around the world.

Both Bali and Thailand offer luxury at very affordable costs. Not only that, but the collective religions of Southeast Asia include Buddhism, Hinduism, and Taoism, giving you the perfect atmosphere to deeply understand Yin Yoga.

Many yogis looking for a budget-friendly immersive course in the heart of the land of yoga. India is perfect for both the education and the affordable options.

Top Yin Yoga Training Programs

If you want to start teaching your own yin yoga classes to a room full of eager and tight-hipped students, then it's time to get your Yoga Alliance certification from one of the top yoga schools for yin yoga.

The best part?

Not only will you be teaching yin yoga by the end of it, but you will also be deepening your own yin yoga practice. As you learn about the anatomy of the body and how the yin yoga poses can support your joints, muscles, and even long-term health, your entire personal practice will transform into a powerfully healing experience.

Imagine your yin classes taking place in the countryside of Thailand, where you study Hatha Yoga Pradipika to the gentle sound of the breeze. It is already happening in all of their training programs and it can also happen during yours. Begin teaching in the most beautiful way possible :)

This program focuses on melding together yoga, traditional Buddhist practices, and psychology for a comprehensive yin yoga workshop. In this training, students leave with a full understanding of how to utilize yoga postures in a way to support mental health and wellbeing.

This Yoga Alliance approved school is located in Gao, India. Their program combines asanas from many different styles of yoga, such as hatha yoga and vinyasa yoga. Learn how to create a slow vinyasa flow that can heal the body.

FAQ About Yin Yoga

Deep stretches such as in yin yoga make me feel like I'm about to orgasm. How can this be?

Much of the stretching that occurs in Yin Yoga is focus near the pelvis, around the second chakra. When energy is blocked in this area it can really interfere with your second chakra and reproductive organs.

When you release the blockage in this area you are opening up a flood of energy…

...all throughout your second chakra and sexual organs.

Though you may not be experiencing a physical orgasm, per se (or hey, maybe you are!), you can certainly expect to feel good. Pleasure doesn’t discriminate according to your activity. So don’t be surprised to experience great pleasure during your practice.

How is Yin yoga different from other types of yoga?

Yin yoga is much slower and more methodical than other styles of yoga, though it is most similar to restorative yoga.

It is a practice that carefully respects the anatomy and physiology of the body, while slowl (oh-so-slowly) moving through the yoga asanas to strengthen the connective tissues throughout the body. The primary goal is always to improve the overall health and well-being of the practitioner, whether you teach yoga yourself or you are simply a humble student.

Energy flow is supremely important.

Blockages are removed.

Flexibility is achieved.

All of these things make Yin Yoga a cooling experience to the fire-building practice that we normally experience during other styles of yoga, such as Iyengar yoga or hot yoga. Instead, it is a cooling restorative practice, like a moving mindfulness meditation that helps you achieve balanced health and well-being.

Why do my limbs fall asleep during Yin Yoga?

Many positions are held for very long periods of time. If your body is not flexible yet then blood flow can slow down.

An extended pigeon pose will pinch the hip so that your blood must squeeze through a smaller space. When this happens, blood flow to your limbs slows way down, giving you a tingling sensation.

Where is the best place in the world to learn Yin Yoga?

The best place in the world is relative.

Where do you feel is the best place in the world? Why?

Your friend might enjoy Thailand because of the scenery and low cost but you may enjoy India because of the culture and education.

Or, maybe you want to head to Costa Rica instead because it’s close to home and calls to you.

While it is hard to even say that a definitive best place exists, you can be confident in one thing: we only bring you the best retreats and teacher training courses in the world.

We don’t just accept any yoga studio on Book Retreats. We investigate them, talk with them, work with them, and ensure that they are providing the best education and experiences possible.

So you may feel that India is the best place to learn Yin Yoga while your friend loves Bali.

And you know what? You’re both right.

Because you’re both getting quality experiences in the best places for you

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